Estimator

Keller North America, Inc.

• $80K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Strong organizational and self-motivation skills
  • Exceptional detail orientation and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication
  • Ability to interpret plans and perform quantity take-offs
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with creative thinking
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Review plans and specifications for accuracy
  • Perform quantity take-offs for project estimates
  • Evaluate and assess geotechnical data
  • Compile relevant documentation for bids
  • Utilize HCSS software for cost estimating; training available
  • Prepare internal bid reviews and proposals
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project bids

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid time off for vacations and personal days
  • Holiday pay
Full Job Description
Estimator based out of our Birmingham, AL location.

As an Estimator, you will play a key role in the estimating process for geotechnical and foundation projects across the region. You will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost estimates for typical projects and will support senior estimators on large scale and complex projects. It will also be the responsibility of the Estimator to follow up with the client and ensure the fulfillment of the proposal.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing plans and specifications
  • Performing quantity take-offs
  • Evaluate & review geotechnical information
  • Compiling relevant documents and data
  • Using HCSS for cost estimating (training will be provided if not proficient)
  • Preparing internal bid review documents
  • Preparing bid proposals
  • Participating in client meetings as needed
  • Collaborating with internal operations, engineering and project management to ensure bids develop into successful projects


Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a BS Degree in Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering. Must be well organized, self motivated, reliable, detail oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal & customer relations skills. Excellent computer skills and written & verbal communication skills necessary.

Requirements:
  • Plan reading, comprehension and take-off
  • Sound technical knowledge
  • Problem solving abilities utilizing outside-the-box thinking
  • Commercial instincts
  • Get-it-done attitude
  • Ability to meet fast paced and dynamic schedules and deadlines
  • Intermittent travel for pre-bid and client meetings and site visits

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Additional Information

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits
  • 401(k) + matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay


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